Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm

Yoshi's Oakland

Oakland, CA

$21

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By popular demand, including a number of requests, Larry Vuckovich brings back the music of Benny Goodman to Yoshi's Oakland. The sextet will perform some stimulating selections from Benny Goodman's 1938 famous Carnegie Hall concert, as well as some of the great hits featuring the renowned Benny Goodman sidemen. The musicians in this ensemble are world-class players that have toured and performed with famous bands worldwide. Among the top sextet members are Noel Jewkes, playing Goodman's role; Tommy Kesecker, saluting Lionel Hampton; Jeff Massanari, emulating Charlie Christian; Larry Vuckovich pays homage to Teddy Wilson; and outstading bassist Jeff Chambers and dynamic drummer Harold Jones.

Featured vocalist Jackie Ryan commands one of the most beautiful and soulful voices on the jazz scene today. She will perform some of Benny Goodman’s famous hit vocals.